Indian tourists exempted from visa fees by Sri Lankan govt
India is among 48 countries whose citizens have been exempted from visa fees for tourism purposes by Sri Lankan government with effect from tomorrow.
visa fees, which ranged from 20 to 40 US dollars, will not be charged for grant of one month visa for tourism.
The tourists can apply for electronic travel authorisations online or apply for visa on arrival.
the measure will be implemented for six months initially and a decision will be taken later for extension depending upon its impact on revenue.
they expect revenues from enhanced tourism arrivals to offset the loss.
Indian tourist constitute the maximum number with around one fourth of total tourist arrivals.
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s third largest and fastest growing source of foreign currency last year, accounting for almost 5 percent of gross domestic product in 2018.
India is among 48 countries whose citizens have been exempted from visa fees for tourism purposes by Sri Lankan government with effect from tomorrow.
visa fees, which ranged from 20 to 40 US dollars, will not be charged for grant of one month visa for tourism.
The tourists can apply for electronic travel authorisations online or apply for visa on arrival.
the measure will be implemented for six months initially and a decision will be taken later for extension depending upon its impact on revenue.
they expect revenues from enhanced tourism arrivals to offset the loss.
Indian tourist constitute the maximum number with around one fourth of total tourist arrivals.
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s third largest and fastest growing source of foreign currency last year, accounting for almost 5 percent of gross domestic product in 2018.